The people behind your care.

Robert J. Martino, DDS

Dr. Martino received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from NYU in 1992, where he majored in English and minored in both the Classics and pre-medical studies. He received his DDS from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1996, graduating with top honors and inducted into the national academic association Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

While a student at Columbia, Dr. Martino was awarded an academic scholarship from the United States Navy. He began his role as a Navy dentist upon graduation, attending Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, RI, before reporting for duty at Navy Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. Following this duty station, Dr. Martino became the Dental Officer aboard the USS Detroit (AOE-4), where he served two years as the sole dentist aboard the ship. During this time, the ship did tours of duty throughout the Atlantic and spent six months on deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, participating in Operation Desert Fox and Operation Southern Watch with the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Battle Group.

Dr. Martino has also served on the Admissions Committee of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He has owned his practice in Clark since 1999 and has built a welcoming family practice focused solely on his patients' dental health and well-being, approaching his work with care, compassion, skill, and professionalism. Dr. Martino is most proud of the high level of care his practice provides and the professionalism of his incredible team, and he attributes the practice's success directly to them.

It's important to Dr. Martino to stay educated on all current advances and trends in dentistry, and he attends monthly seminars to stay on top of them. His office uses the latest technologies in digital dentistry and conservative dental treatments. Dr. Martino is a firm believer in keeping his patients educated and informed on the importance of oral health, and he'll spend as much time as necessary to make sure his patients understand their own oral health and its link to their overall systemic health.

Outside of the office, Dr. Martino enjoys spending time with his wife of over 25 years, Jean, and his two children, Sophia and Cooper. Few patients know it, but Dr. Martino has been an avid pianist for 50 years - it's one of his true joys. His other interests include photography, traveling, collecting baseball cards, attending concerts (especially Bruce Springsteen), and going to Yankees games - he and his son are trying to see a game at every Major League stadium, and they're halfway there. Many patients do know that Dr. Martino loves to travel to Disney World with his family and is the resident Disney expert in the office, so next time you visit, be sure to pick his brain about all things Disney.

Allison C. Sceppaguercio, DMD

Dr. Sceppaguercio completed undergraduate studies in Biology and Latin at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to pursue her dream career of dentistry at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Dental School), where she earned her DMD degree. During her time at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Sceppaguercio served as the vice president of her class and student trustee to the New Jersey Dental Association Board of Delegates. She was also passionately involved in tutoring underclassmen and mentoring pre-dental students in the school's pipeline programs. Her scholastic honors include memberships in Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and Phi Beta Kappa.

Upon graduation, Dr. Sceppaguercio completed a one year residency in general dentistry at Morristown Medical Center, where over 8,000 patients per year are treated. In the MMC dental center, Dr. Sceppaguercio provided advanced comprehensive dental care for her family of patients, encompassing all ages and levels of dental need. In addition to providing conventional dental therapies, Dr. Sceppaguercio's responsibilities included responding to dental emergencies, managing facial trauma, providing care for developmentally disabled patients, and working closely with her medical counterparts to diagnose, treat, and consult for medically compromised hospital patients. During her residency, Dr. Sceppaguercio was selected to attend the Aesthetic Advantage program, which she completed along with varied other continuing educational programs. She remains involved in continuing education and has been on staff as clinical faculty at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sceppaguercio also values the importance of community service, and has volunteered providing dental treatment to children at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark.

Dr. Sceppaguercio strongly believes in patient education, prevention, and providing individualized and compassionate care to her patients. She is so thankful to be a part of the Clark Family Dental Associates team! In her time away from the office, Dr. Sceppaguercio enjoys spending time with her husband (Pat), son (Cory), daughter (Amelia), and dog (Rosie). She loves cooking, eating, reading, live music, and travel. She frequents New York City and the Ortley Beach area of the Jersey Shore in her free time.

Cheryl

Cheryl joined our team in 2018 and has been a wonderful addition to our office. Her positive and friendly personality helps put our patients at ease and makes their experience a pleasant one. Cheryl has been a dental assistant for over 20 years - having worked for a prosthodontist for many years, she brings many skills to the office, allowing us to offer several additional services to our patients.

Cheryl has many interests outside of work, including running and spending time at the beach. She's a self-proclaimed foodie and is always ready to talk about good food. Cheryl is also a DIY-er and enjoys home projects like refinishing furniture. Above all, Cheryl enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Debbie

Debbie has been working for Dr. Martino since June of 2021 but has been a dental hygienist for 35 years! Debbie grew up in Sussex County, NJ, and has been married to her husband for over 25 years. Debbie is very proud of her two daughters, Alyssa and Taylor. Their family has a rescue dog named Delilah - what's extra special about this adoption is that Debbie's brother and his wife, who live right next door, adopted Delilah's brother Jax! So not only does Debbie live next door to her brother, but so does Delilah. Her daughter also recently rescued a tabby cat named Weasel.

When Debbie isn't caring for her patients' oral health, she enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether it's a hike by the lake or soaking up sun on the beach, Debbie loves it all. She enjoys spending time in her garden, and in the winter she loves to ski. One of her favorite vacation spots is the Outer Banks, where her family has been vacationing for over 20 years. If you've met Debbie, you know she loves a good laugh, and there's plenty of laughter to be had in our office.

Ask Debbie what she loves most about her job, and she'll tell you it's meeting people and providing them with quality care - she believes that helping patients achieve a bright, beautiful smile also helps them maintain their overall health. Being a people person, Debbie loves establishing relationships with her patients and getting to know them. She's become an integral member of the team and has earned her own following of loyal patients who appreciate her skill, her gentleness, her commitment to oral health, and her fun personality.

Laura

Laura has been working for Dr. Martino for almost 24 years and has been a full-time dental hygienist for over 40 years. She grew up in Carteret and married her high school sweetheart, Kevin. She has two children, Nicole and Matthew, and three grandchildren, Ben, Ruby, and Leo, whom she absolutely adores.

Laura is an avid reader and loves to exercise. Spending time at the beach is one of her favorite things to do, and she looks forward to summer every year. Laura's pride and joy are her grandchildren, and she loves spending time with them and playing with them. Laura cherishes the relationships she's built with her patients over the years and loves helping her coworkers, whom she considers friends. She's a very compassionate hygienist, dedicated to helping her patients overcome any fears of dentistry they may have. Her commitment to promoting oral health is what makes so many patients request Laura as their hygienist.

Lynn

Lynn has been in the dental profession for 44 years! She started as an orthodontic assistant and receptionist, then earned her dental hygienist license in 1981. Lynn has been part of Dr. Martino's team for over ten years, and her commitment to her patients' oral health has earned her a large following of dedicated patients. Educating her patients is very important to Lynn, and she'll take the extra time needed to help them keep their smiles healthy for a lifetime. She's also always eager to educate herself on current advances in oral hygiene and dentistry - Lynn even went back to school to obtain a license to administer local anesthesia. What she enjoys most about her career is her relationships with her patients and coworkers.

In her spare time, Lynn enjoys staying active with biking, weight training, kayaking, and skiing. She also loves hobbies that involve working with her hands - she's the resident expert on gardening in the office and maintains a stunning garden, and she loves refinishing furniture and cooking too. Just like in her career, Lynn loves trying new things and learning outside of the office. Her motto: "One lifetime is not enough to do it all!"

Lynn raised two children in Cranford and is now enjoying life as an empty nester with her husband. She's been a wonderful addition to our team and has become an integral part of our office family.

Melissa

Melissa has been working for Dr. Martino for over 19 years and has been in the dental field for over 25. Her responsibilities include scheduling, billing, insurance coordination, and recall. Melissa is the proud mother of two daughters, Brianne and Katelyn, and enjoys spending time with them.

Melissa was born and raised in Westfield and continues to make Westfield her home. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and gardening - among her favorite things to do is enjoying a beautiful day at the beach, and she also loves a good concert or play. Melissa takes great pride in her job and in taking care of all of our patients' needs; providing excellent customer service is very important to her. She has taken on many new responsibilities of late and has embraced them with enthusiasm and skill.

Naica

Naica has been a member of our dental team for over four years and in the dental field for six. During her time here, she has served many roles and excelled at each of them. Naica was born in Canada, but her family moved to the United States when she was 5 years old - as a result, Naica does speak some French! She brings an eagerness to learn and a calming presence to our patients, and she's always ready to jump in and help out in every facet of the office. Her team mentality has made her an integral member of our dental family.

Outside of work, Naica enjoys traveling, reading, and playing sports, and she likes to spend quality time with friends and family. She's a middle child with two brothers, her favorite color is hunter green, and here's a fun fact: she loves to spell words - she'd surely win an office spelling bee! Naica loves being part of the team, especially how everyone is willing to help each other no matter how busy it gets. Though there's never a dull moment, she cherishes how well the team members get along both in and out of the office - it makes the job easier and more rewarding to do.

Roseanna

Roseanna was welcomed to the team in September of 2024 and has instantly made an impact, both as a wonderful team member and in connecting with her patients. She was born and raised in Brooklyn but now lives in Staten Island with her husband and two little ones, Camila and Santino. Roseanna has been a hygienist for 13 years, and like the other hygienists on the team, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that has made her very popular among our longtime patients as well as our newer ones.

When not working, Roseanna enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, especially visiting farms and going to the park. She also loves visiting wineries and exploring new restaurants, so if you know any good ones, let her know.

Roseanna has become a critical member of the team and, from her first day, a valued part of our office. It's evident in her professionalism and caring demeanor that she takes her job very seriously. What she enjoys most about her job is teaching patients about their oral health and hygiene and helping them feel more confident in their smiles.

Dailyn

Dailyn joined the office in 2023 and has become an integral part of the patient treatment team. Dailyn was born in Costa Rica and spent much of her early childhood there - whenever you ask her about it, her face lights up. While Dailyn has only been a dental assistant since 2021, her skill level, knowledge, and eagerness to learn make her seem like she's been doing this for much longer. She has a genuine curiosity and interest in dentistry and is always eager to learn new things. She and Cheryl have become an amazing team that ensures incredible assistance to the doctors, efficient management of patient care, and a comforting, reassuring environment for even the most fearful patient.

In her spare time, Dailyn enjoys shopping with her mother and sister as well as eating out with her friends and family. She also loves to watch movies. Dailyn loves being a dental assistant and finds it rewarding to help people - she loves how there's always something new to learn. Dailyn has been a wonderful addition to the office and has become an integral part of our incredible team.